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Improving Your Home Landscaping

Few things are more frustrating than a messy front yard. In addition to disrupting your curb appeal, overgrown, messy landscaping can also harbor pests and make it look like you don't care about your property. Fortunately, tidying up your yard doesn't have to be difficult. I have spent years learning more about landscaping, and this blog is all about how to become a landscaping enthusiast. Check out these articles about fun topics like planting flowers, perfecting pruned trees, and decorating your yard with whimsical additions. After you know more about landscaping, your yard might become the talk of the town.

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Improving Your Home Landscaping

2019

3 Species Of Grass That Grow Well In The Northeastern U.S.
Grass is not a single plant, but rather a group of various plant species. There are some species of grass that are better suited to warm climates, others that like it cold, and still others that prefer temperatures somewhere in between. If you live in the northeastern United States, here are three varieties of grass that are known to grow well in the area. Bentgrass As its name suggests, this type of grass grows in a somewhat bent fashion.

Tips For Clearing Land Prior To A Construction Project
If you're ramping up for a big construction project, you'll need to take it step by step, making sure not to cut any corners with the process. With this in mind, the first step is to clear out land so that construction can begin. While there are several steps after, you'll get better results when your land is cleared properly with the help of a company that will do it quickly, correctly and diligently.

Yard Care Tips That Require Minimal Time Or Money
Maintaining your yard requires balance. You must balance ease of maintenance with your budget and allotted time. This can be a challenge, particularly if you are a novice to lawn and garden care. The following are a few techniques that can help you master this balancing act. Have a passive weed plan Pulling weeds requires no money, but it costs you in time. Herbicides require minimal time, but they have both a monetary and an environmental cost.

8 Landscape Essentials For Your Lake House
You finally bit the bullet and bought the lake house of your dreams—and the boat to go along with it. You're probably thinking you're done spending money for a while. You'd be wrong, of course. The landscaping needs to be updated with a few essentials before you can sit back and enjoy your new place.   1. Seawall: A seawall keeps your shoreline from eroding. There are two main types to choose from: a concrete seawall or riprap.

Landscaping Lighting Ideas To Improve Safety And Security
Landscape lighting doesn't just add visual interest to your yard after the sun goes down, it can also help make your home and yard safer. The following are a few lighting ideas that are both attractive and provide some added security to your property. Path lights Lighting along the sidewalk, driveway, and garden paths increases the safety for anyone walking onto your property at night, whether it be your spouse getting home late for work on the pizza delivery person.